Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Application overview
Single storey side extension to garage and conversion of garage into one x 1-bedroom detached dwelling with associated waste/refuse, cycle store and amenity space (summary)
Proposal details
- Reference
- 1804/25
- Alternative references
- PP-14104211
- Ward
- Valentines
- Agent
- Ali
- UPRN
- 10097092361
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication form | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| Design Access Statement.pdfDesign and access statement | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| Fire Safety Report.pdfFire statement | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| Surface Water Drainage Assessment.pdfSuDS supporting information | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| flood-map-planning-2025-06-16T18_46_51.026Z.pdfFlood risk assessment | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| Covering Letter.pdfCover letter | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| form_1_cil_additional_information.pdfCIL supporting document | 23 Jun 2025 | View |
| Segment 001 of All drawings bound.pdfCombined plan | 24 Jun 2025 | View |
| Segment 002 of All drawings bound.pdfPhotographs | 24 Jun 2025 | View |
| Segment 003 of All drawings bound.pdfCombined plan | 24 Jun 2025 | View |
| UnilateralUndertakingEFSACSAMMSANGs A_Redacted.pdfHRA UU Agreement | 15 Sept 2026 | View |
| 648883648882Decision Full FULGC_1404_v1.pdfDecision notice | 25 Sept 2026 | View |
| ApasTemplate_103998.pdfOfficer report | 25 Sept 2026 | View |
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Application timeline
Council milestones and published deadlines. A deadline passing does not confirm a decision.
Consultation expiry date
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Council source
Decision & conditions
648883648882Decision Full FULGC_1404_v1.pdfPlanning conditions
- The development hereby permitted shall be begun no later than the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: In order to comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
- The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 24-1028-S01, 24-1028-PL01B, Design & Access Statement, Planning Fire Strategy Statement, Floor Map for Planning, Surface Water Drainage Assessment, and Habitat Regulations Statement. Reason: In order to facilitate the use of section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to make minor material amendments to this planning permission.
- No extensions, including those permitted by Article 3, Schedule 2, Part 1, Classes A, B, C, D and E of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Statutory Instrument revoking, re-enacting or amending that Order), shall be carried out on the property the subject of this permission without the grant of further specific permission from the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In order that any further additions may be considered by the Local Planning Authority, having regard to the size of the dwelling, its plot and the amenities enjoyed by occupants of neighbouring property.
- The external materials to be used in the construction of the development hereby permitted shall accord with the specification stated in the planning application form submitted with the application unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: To ensure the that the development accords with the terms of the application and to ensure that the development has a satisfactory appearance and comply with LP26 of the Council’s Local Plan.
- Parking for 1 (one) long stay bicycle spaces for the future occupier of the residential development shown on the plans hereby approved shall be provided prior to the first occupation of the development and thereafter be made permanently available and maintained for the user of the development. Reason: In order to ensure the development complies with the terms of the application and with Policy LP23 of the Council’s Local Plan.
- Prior to first occupation of the residential l development hereby permitted, details of all walls and/or fences to be erected within or on the perimeters of the site shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The walls/fences as approved shall be erected at the site before the use hereby permitted is first brought into use/commenced, and retained thereafter in accordance with the approved details for the life of the development. Reason: In order to ensure that the development has a satisfactory appearance and to comply with Policy LP26 of the Council’s Local Plan.
- The development hereby approved shall be designed to meet water consumption target of 105 litres per person per day, with an additional 5 litres per person per day for external water use. Reason: In order to comply with London Plan Policy 5.15.
- All non-CHP gas fired boilers installed in this development must achieve dry NOx emission levels no greater than 40 mg/kWh. Reason: To protect air quality and health in accordance with the aims of the Redbridge Local Plan and Air Quality Action Plan.
- Before occupation, the dwellings shall comply with Building Regulations Optional Requirement Approved Document M4 (2) Category 2: Accessible and adaptable dwellings (2015 edition). Evidence of compliance shall be notified to the building control body appointed for the development in the appropriate Full Plans Application, or Building Notice, or Initial Notice to enable the building control body to check compliance. Reason: In order to ensure that the development provides (or can be adapted to provide) satisfactory accommodation for people whose mobility is impaired, and to accord with Policy LP32 of the Council’s Local Plan.
- Redbridge Planning Service adopts a positive and proactive approach when engaging with applicants/agents in line with the National Planning Policy Framework. We encourage engagement with the pre-application service to avoid delays in the planning process. https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning/
- Building Regulations approval The applicant should be aware that Building Regulations approval will be required for most types of building work. Please see information and how to apply for Building Regulation consent at: https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/planning-and-building/building-control/ or for further assistance contact the Building Control Section. e-mail: Buildingcontrol@redbridge.gov.uk Telephone: 020 8708 2529.
- Streeting Naming and Numbering Should your proposed development include the formation of new dwellings you are encouraged to apply to the Street Naming and Numbering team who will work in collaboration with external bodies including the emergency services and Royal Mail to have the new unit(s) formally named. Please contact SNN@redbridge.gov.uk or 0208 708 2913 for more information.
- Refuse Collections Refuse collections from on street properties are collected by wheeled bins, with each property being provided a 180 Litre wheeled bin. Recycling Collections Recycling collections are from 55 Litre Recycling boxes in 2 waste streams Paper and card/Mixed recycling. The Authority is planning the following services over 2026/27 and developers should take this into account. Food Waste Collections This service is to be rolled out late 2026, properties will be provided a 23ltr external food waste caddy and 5ltr caddy for internal use, further details will be communicated to residents once finalised. Dry Mixed Recycling The Authority recently announced that it is planning to move the current recycling service for on street properties to a dry mixed recycling service collected in 240ltr Wheelie Bins to replace the current 2 box system. The current timeline for this is 2027 and further updates will be published once these have been finalised. The collection point for all of the above collections is from the front of the property at the boundary nearest the highway. The Authority will issue wheeled bins to properties based on the number of residents at the address and the resident will need to contact the Authority to apply for larger/additional bins if there are more than 6 residents at the address. For HMO properties the owner will be required to provide the Authority with a copy of the licence before multiple bins are provided. Additional recycling boxes can be delivered for a small charge (please see the Authority’s website). Containers are to be located within the boundary of the property and not stored on the public highway or in any other public area. If a refuse storage area is to be provided on the frontage of the property; this area will require permanent, clear access for residents and in a position away for any proposed car parking spaces. The developer of the site will be required to contact the Authority’s Cleansing department, requesting a wheeled bin and for waste/recycling collections for the new properties a minimum of 3 weeks before completion.
- Notwithstanding condition 2 above, before the residential development hereby permitted is first occupied a scheme shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority showing how the redundant section of the vehicular crossover (in front of the site) on Beal Road is removed and the kerbline and footway reinstated to match the level and materials of the adjoining section of footway and the parking bay extended. The agreed measure shall form part of a S278 Agreement between the Council and the applicant, and the works shall be undertaken to an agreed time frame. The development shall not be occupied otherwise than in accordance with the approved scheme. Reason: To maintain the quality of the public realm and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the highway to comply with Local Plan policy LP22 and policies T2 of the London Plan.
- Highways Consent This informative relates to any works, which are required to be carried out within the Public Highway in connection with any development for which planning permission has been received. The granting of planning permission does not allow the person or persons receiving the permission to undertake any works within the Public Highway. Any person or persons wishing to carry out work within the Public Highway or to have work carried out on their behalf within the Public Highway, must either seek the permission of the Head of Highways and Transportation Highways & Transportation or give the appropriate notice to the Local Highway Authority. Further information can be obtained by e-mailing highways.general@redbridge.gov.uk The applicant should be made aware that any costs associated with the highway works will be carried out at the applicant’s expense. Further to this, the applicant shall also fund all costs associated with any required amendments to Traffic Management Orders.
